07.04.2015
Metos Induction range Ardox IE
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3. Functional description
3.1. General
The Ardox IE range is an appliance used for heating cooking utensils by induction.
3.2. Application of the appliance
The appliance is intended for preparing various kinds of foodstuffs using cookware. The range can be
used for cooking, keeping warm, flambering, roasting etc. of food.
3.2.1. Prohibited use
Use of the appliance for any other purposes than that of mentioned above is prohibited.
3.3. Construction and operating principle
Depending on the model,ceramic hob surface of Ardox IE consists of two, four or six induction heating
zones. Cooking zones are marked on glass ceramic surface by a square shape.
Cookware placed on ceramic hob surface within induction heating zones are heated up by means of
electromagnetic field generated by an induction coil. Electromagnetic field influences only the bottom
of cookware. Energy transfer stops immediately if cookware is taken away from hob surface and starts
again when cookware has returned back to hob surface.
3.3.1. Operating switches and indicator lights
Each cooking zone is operated by means of stepless power regulator.
Above each power regulator there is a green LED indicator. Steady light of indicator means that power
regulator is on and power is transferred to corresponding heating zone.
To generate power for induction cooking zone, put first cookware within cooking zone and turn corres-
ponding regulator from “0” position to any position between “1” and “12”. The maximum power is when
the regulator is in ”12” position and the minimum power when the regulator is in “1” position.
